by Elton John .
This wasn’t just a hit; it was a global mourning anthem. Originally written in 1973 as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Bernie Taupin rewrote the lyrics for his close friend, , who died tragically in a Paris car crash on August 31, 1997. number 1 song in 1997
It spent 14 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (12 of those in 1997) and became the best-selling single of all time in the UK. Other Major #1 Hits of 1997 by Elton John
While Elton John dominated the end of the year, several other iconic tracks held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 throughout the year: Elton John to Spice Girls: No.1 Songs From 1997 - Billboard number 1 song in 1997